BSA Archive Adds to its Collection

The Grolier Club Library and the Archives Working Group of the Bibliographical Society of America are pleased to announce the addition of the John Bidwell papers and The Ascensius Press production files to the BSA Archive, on deposit at the Grolier Club Library.

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Letter from the Incoming Executive Director

It is my great pleasure to write to you as the new Executive Director of the BSA.

I am honored to be at the helm with Council and Officers as we enter a new phase of growth in bibliographical community. Under the steadfast leadership of Presidents Martin Antonetti and now, Barbara Shailor, our organization has developed and is now implementing new statements of mission and values to guide us in our work to play a more visible role in the larger scholarly community. 

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Call for Nominations

At our Annual Meeting in January 2019 the Bibliographical Society of America will elect the Council Class of 2022. Three councilors will serve three-year terms (2019–2022).

BSA members are welcome to nominate their colleagues in the Society for seats on the Council. Read on for more information.

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Letter from the President: Erin Schreiner Appointed as Executive Director

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Schreiner as the new Executive Director of our Society. After a year-long discussion, the Council decided at the annual meeting in January 2018 to recruit a full-time Executive Director.  Council took this decision to better meet the diverse needs of its members and to more effectively promote the importance of bibliography in the 21^st century.  Because of the prudent management of our financial assets, and the strong leadership of the Council, it has been possible to create a full-time position.

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Announcing the 2019 Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of The Bibliographical Society of America will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019, in New York City.

Papers from New Scholars will precede the meeting at 2 pm.

The Meeting will commence at 4 pm and conclude with a presentation.

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BSA seeks a full-time Executive Director

The Bibliographical Society of America (BSA) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director.  This is a new, full-time position that will provide dynamic leadership to one of the country’s oldest and most important humanistic societies.

As BSA looks to revitalize itself and play a more visible role in the larger scholarly community, the Executive Director will bring creativity, imagination, and energy to this new strategic direction. The Executive Director will work closely with BSA leadership to expand and diversify membership, enhance programing, create a more robust communications profile, and forge new partnerships with other scholarly organizations and societies. In addition, the Executive Director will work with BSA leadership on major issues of planning, finance, fundraising and development, and the general business of the Society.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with proven initiative, a demonstrated knowledge of the field, and a desire to further the mission and values of BSA.  The successful candidate will bring to the position a combination of scholarly and administrative skills that will uniquely position her/him to fulfill the challenges of the job.

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